Cushion.



F. P. DARCY.

CUSHION.

APPLICATION FILED JULY l3, 1918.

Patented Jan. 21, 1919 4 SHEETS-SHEET 2- 'FJZIIE Frank P 0 77/9 F. P. DARCY.

CUSHION.

APPLICATION FILED JULY 13,1918. 1,291,773. Patented Jan. 21, 1919.

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CUSHION.

APPLICATION HLFD JULY 13. I9I8. 1,291,773.

Patented Jan. 21, 1919.

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FRANK P. DARCY, OF KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN.

CUSHION.

Specification of Letters Patent. Patented J an 21, 1919.

Application flle'd July 13', 1918. Serial No. 244,786.

' Michigan, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Cushions, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to improvements in cushions.

The main objects of this invention are:

- First, to provide an improved spring cushion structure.

Second, to provide an improved cushion structure, in which the upholstering may be secured without sewing.

Third, to provide an improved cushion upholstering which is simple and economical to produce and strong and durable.

Fourth, to provide an improved cushion in which the filler may be very conveniently and evenly arranged and is effectively re tained as it is arranged within the upholstering without the aid of the usual tufting.

Further objects, and objects relating to structural details, will definitely appear from the detailed description to follow.

I accomplish the objects of my invention bythe devices and means described in the following specification. The invention is clearly defined and pointed out in i the claims.

A structure which is a preferred embodiment of my invention is clearly illustrated in the accompanying drawing, forming a part of this specification, in which:

Figure I is a front perspective view of a cushion embodying the features of my invention. Fig. II is an enlarged detail vertical section illustrating one of the steps of manufacturing my improved cushion.

Fig. III is an enlarged detail vertical section showing another step of manufacture.

Fig. IV is an inverted view of the upholstering portion of my improved cushion with the skirt reversed or turned back.

Fig. V is a detail vertical section of a complete cushion.

Fig. VI is an enlarged detail section of certain parts shown in Fig. V.

' Fig. VII is a detail section ona line corresponding to line 77 of Fig. VI.

Fig. VIII is a detail section on a line at corresponding to line 88 of Fig. III.

Fig. IX is an inverted perspective view of one of the fastening members or clips.

Fig. X is an inverted view of a modified' form of the upholstered portion of my improved cushion. 1

Fig. XI is a detail transverse section of a complete cushion embodying the modifications shown in Fig. X.

Fig. XII is an enlarged detail section corresponding to that of Fig. XI. I

Fig. XIII is a detail section on f line corresponding to line 13-'-13 of Fig. X.

Fig. XIV is a detail section similar to that of Fig. VIII illustrating one of the steps of manufacture of a modified embodiment of my invention illustrated.

Fig. XV is a detail vertical section corresponding to that of Fig. III, showing another embodiment of my invention.

Fig. XVI is a detail section on a line gggesponding to broken line 16--16 of Fig.

Fig. XVII is a perspective view of a modified form of clip.

In the drawing similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the several views, and the sectional views are taken looking in the direction of the little arrows at the ends of the section lines.

Referring to the drawing, the springs l are of the helioally coiled type and are mounted on a frame comprising top and bottom border wires 2 and 3, respectively, and the cross wires 3 and 5. As the details of the spring supporting frame form no part of my present invention they are not further described herein.

The cushion upholstering comprises the top 6, 'back 7, and skirt 8, the top and back having a filling 9 between them. For convenience in illustration I have shown the top, back, skirt, and filler conventionally.

The top, back, and skirt are arranged,

with their edges superimposed or overlapping as shown in Fig. VI and if desired an edging or heading strip 10 is disposed between the skirt and the top. The lapped 'or superimposed edges of the top, back, and skirt are, in the preferred embodiment, se cured together by a plurality of metal fastening members or clips 11 cylindrically curved and formed of bendable metal, so' that they may be clamped upon the overlapped edges securing them firmly without the necessity of sewing or other securing means.

'in the material, as illustrated in Fig. VI.

' The backing, designated generally by the numeral 7, is preferably formed of end sections 14 and central section 15 which overlaps the end of the end sections as shown in Fig. VI. The object of this is that the backing may be secured along one side and its ends, as along edges a and b, b, in Fig. IV, and the sections folded back as indicated in Fig. II to permit the even spreading and arranging of the filler 9 in the cushion.

In Figs. II and III I illustrate certain steps in the manufacture of myimproved cushion, the method and apparatus for carthe roper position for the clips.

rying out the same, however, being substantially as shown and described in detail in my co-pending application.

Briefly, I provide a form 16 having a series of transverse flute-like channels 17 corresponding in dimensions to the roll-like flutes 18 of the cushion. The top 6 is ar ranged on this form to fit into these channels 17 with the skirt 8 turned back over the form. The formis provided with kerfs 18 between the channels 17 adapted to receive the fluting fold supporting bars 19 with their edges projecting above the face of the form so that when the top is laid onto the forma series of fiuting folds areformed therein.

The filler box 20 is placed in position with its lower thin edge 21 fitting'within the upwardly projecting thin edge 22 of the-form holding the cushion top in proper position. The back sections are then turned back over the filler box, the filler distributed and the press actuated. The'press is provided with a plurality of follower bars 23 engaging the filling between the fiuting folds 24 supported by the bars 19. The back sections are then turned down over the filling. While held inthis position clips 11' areengaged through the superimposed backing and top folds.

To facilitate engagement of the clips the bars 19 have notches 25 in their edges. These notches also assist in the effective spacing of the clips as the top .and backing will sag slightly at the notches indicating After removing the filler box and the followers the edge 0 of the backing is secured.

The upholsteringthus formed has a series of convex flutings of uniform dimensions. The filler is confined in a series of compartments so that it is not likely to get out of place. I find that cheap fillers, such as excelsior, marsh grass, or other material, may be'used,.as it may be conveniently and evenly disposed, a layer of curled hair or other sucomfortable.

The'securing of the overlapped edges of the skirt top and backing together as by means of the clips provides a pocket or recess 26 at the edge of the upholstering top adapted, when the upholstering top is arranged upon-the spring structure, to receive the upper border wire 2 of the sprin supporting frame. This serves as an e ective anchoring means for the upholstering cover to the spring structure and prevents its working around thereon, which would tend to wear thecontacting parts, or the thin skirt coming into contact with the frame, which spoils the appearance. Further, the upper border frame is surrounded by filler. The skirt 8 is drawn over the spring supporting frame and secured to the upholstering frame 27. as by means of the tacks 28, the upholstering' frame illustrated being that shown in my application for Letters Patent, No. 81,485,'filed March 1, 1916.

In the modification shown in Figs. X to XIV inclusive, the overlapped edges of the top, backing, and skirt are secured together by stitching 29, while the backing is secured to the top at 30 by means of stitching 31, the steps of manufacture being substantially that described for the preferred construction with the exception that the backing 32 is a one-piece backing.

In the modification shown in Figs. XV, X V I and XVII, the cover or top 6 has the flute-like form, with folds in the top embracing wires 33 retained by stitches 34.. The top 6 is arranged in the form with these wires in place as shown in Fig. XV, the filling and packing being positioned and the.

a retaining means for the top of the cushion,

the clips being closed over the wire and its embracing fabric. The advantage of this construction is that there is no possibility of the fasteners being visible. from the top of the cushion as sometimes might occur where the fasteners are provided with. teeth and passed through the top as shown in Fig. III. This embodiment ofv my invention is very satisfactory and strong and durable. The embodiments shown in Figs. I to IX inclusive and XV to XVII are very satisfactory in that the cushion can be manufactured with great ease and rapidity and may be efictively manufactured by others than skilled upholsterers and much more rapidly than other cushions with which I am acquainted and at the same time very high grade structures are produced.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is: e

1. In a cushion, the combination of springs and a spring supporting frame comprising top and bottom border members, an upholstering top and back with a filling. between, and a skirt, arranged with their edges superimposed and secured together by a plurality of bendable metal fasteners clamped around said superimposed edges of said top, back and skirt and having teeth on their edges embedded therein, the said superimposed edges and fasteners forming an inwardly facing pocket in which the upper border member of the spring supporting frame is disposed, the lower edge of the skirt being connected to the bottom border member.

2. In a cushion, springs and a spring supporting frame comprising top and bottom border members, an

- upholstering top and back with a filling between, and a skirt, arranged with their edges superimposed and secured together by a plurality of bendable metal fasteners clamped around their superimposed edges and e'ngaging the under side of the top border member, the lower edge of the skirt being connected to the bottom border member.

3. In a cushion, the combination of springs and a spring supporting frame comprising a top border member, an upholstering top and back with a filling between, and a skirt arranged with their edges superimposed and secured together by a plurality of bendable metal fasteners clamped around the superimposed edges of said top, back,

, and skirt, said fasteners engaging with said top border member when the upholstering is secured upon the springs and said skirt secured to the supporting frame.

4. Ina cushion, the combination with a filling, of a top, back, and skirt arranged with their edges superimposed, bendable metal fasteners clamped around the superimposed edges of the top, back, and skirt, and having teeth embedded therein securing them together, said backing being formed of end sections and a central section overlapping said end sections so that said sections may be raised to permit the spreading of the filling after the said parts have been so secured at their ends and one side, said top having a plurality of fluting folds therein and said back having folds therein embracing the edges of said top folds, and bendable metal fasteners clamped around said back and top folds and having teeth embedded therein.

5. In a cushion, the combination with a the combination of filling, of a top, back, and skirt arranged with their edges superimposed, bendable metal fasteners clamped around the superimposed edges of the top, back, and skirt and having teeth embedded therein securing them together, said top having a plurality of fluting folds therein and said back having folds therein embracin the edges of said top folds, and benda le metal fasteners clamped around said back and top folds and having teeth embedded therein. 4

6. In a cushion, the combination with a filling, of a top, back, and skirt arranged with their edges superimposed, bendable metal fasteners clamped around the superimposed edges of the top, back and skirt, securing them together, said backing being formed of overlapping sections so that said sections may be rased to permit the spreading of the filling after the said parts have been so secured at their ends and one side, said top having a plurality of fluting folds therein, and bendable metal fasteners securin said back to the edges of the top folds.

In a cushion, the combination with a filling, of a to having a plurality of flutin foldstherein with bead wires laid in said folds, a back having folds therein embracing the fluting folds of said top with the wires laid therein, and bendable metal fasteners clam ed around the superimposed folds and wires therein.

8. In a cushion, the combination with a filling, of a top, back, and skirt arranged with their edges superimposed and secured together, said backing being formed of overlapping sections so that said-sections may be raised to permit the spreading of the filling after the said parts have been secured at their ends and one side, said top having a plurality of fluting folds therein to the edges of which theback may be secured after the filling has been placed and the sections folded down thereon.

9. In a cushion, the combination with a filling, of a top having a plurality of fluting folds therein, a back having folds therein embracing and bendable metal fasteners clamped about the top and backfolds and securing them together. f

10. In a cushion, the combination with a filling, ofa top having a plurality of fluting folds therein, and a back having folds therein embracing the edges of the top folds and secured thereto providing a series of compartments for the filling, said back folds being secured upon the edges of the fluting folds.

11. In a cushion, the combination ofa top and back with filling between, and a skirt arranged with their edges superimposed, and a plurality of bendable metal fasteners clamped around the superimposed edges of said top, backing and skirt and sethe edges of the top folds,

curing them together, said backing being formed of end sections and a central section overlapping said end sections so that said sections may be raised to permit the spreading of the filling after the said parts halve been so secured at their ends and one s e. s

12. A cushion comprising a top and back withsfilling between, and a skirt arranged with their edges-superimposed, a plurality of bendable metal fasteners clamped around the superimposed edges of said top, backing and skirt and securing them together, said backing being formed of overlapping sections so that said sections maybe raised to permit the spreading of the filling after the said parts have been so secured along three sides.

13. In a cushion, the combination with a filling, of a top, back, and skirt arranged with their edges superimposed, and bendable metal fasteners olamped around the naem'ze superimposed edges of the top, back, and skirt, securingthem together, said backing being formedof overlapping sections so that said sections may be raised to permit the spreading of the filling after the said parts have been so secured at their ends and one side.

14. A cushion comprising a top and back with filling between, and a skirt arranged with their edges superimposed and secured together, said backing being formed of overlapping sections so that said sections may be raised to permit the spreading of the filling after the said parts have been partially so secured.

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal in the presence of two I witnesses.

FRANK P. DARCY. Witnesses:

LUELLA G. GREENFIELD, MARGARET L. Gmseow. 

